Junior Production Roaster - London, United Kingdom - Grind Roastery

Grind Roastery

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

A bit about us.
Grind is a coffee company that lives in London.

After opening Shoreditch Grind in 2011, the brand expanded across London with cafés and a production coffee roastery. 2020 changed Grind beyond recognition - since then we've been helping people make better, more sustainable coffee at home.

You'll find our pink pods, the UK's first home compostable coffee pods for Nespresso machines, online and in Soho House internationally.

Job role summary

As a Junior Production Roaster, you will be a key player in our roastery, responsible for creating high-quality coffee through the roasting process.

This role demands a deep understanding of coffee beans, precision in roasting, and a commitment to delivering a consistently great product.

Under the guidance of our experienced Head Roaster, you will be responsible for supporting the roasting process, ensuring quality control, and maintaining a clean and efficient roastery environment.

Core responsibilities

Assist in the coffee roasting process, learning, and executing roasting techniques under the guidance of the Head Roaster.
Weigh, measure, and blend coffee beans according to recipes and production requirements.
Monitor and control roasting profiles to achieve desired flavour profiles and quality standards.
Conduct routine equipment maintenance and cleaning to ensure optimal roasting conditions.
Participate in cupping sessions to evaluate and analyse coffee quality.
Collaborate with the production team to ensure timely and efficient roasted product.
Assist in the development and implementation of new roast profiles.
Keep accurate records of roasting batches, including time, temperature, and batch size.
Adhere to safety and quality control standards throughout the roasting process.
Stay informed about industry trends, new coffee varieties, and roasting techniques.
There will be occasional manual handling duties, and on certain occasions, early starts and late finishes may be required.

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